Sylvia Gonzalez, 77, of Tampa/Plant City died Dec. 10, 2013. Born May 29, 1936, in Arcibo, Puerto Rico. She was the wife of the late Pedro Cruz. Also preceding in death are son, Humberto Gonzalez. Survivors include daughter, Janet Cruz; sisters, Daisy Collazo and Emelina Velez; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Dec. […]
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Obituary: Michael E. Shaw
Michael E. Shaw, 61, of Plant City, died Dec. 6, 2013. Mr. Shaw was born in Sardinia, Ohio, to Earl Shaw and June (Shively) Shaw. He is survived by daughter, Amy Shaw; and other loving family members. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Johan ‘Chaucky’ Guevara
Johan “Chaucky” Guevara, 25, of Plant City, died Dec. 7, 2013. He is survived by his fiancee of eight years, Jessica; children, Anahi, Jennifer, Johan Jr., and Julian; parents, Maria Serrano and Sebastian Guevara; siblings, Frank, Cristela, Sebastian and Melissa; grandparents, Fidel and Herminia Serrano; and many loving family. A Celebration of Life was held […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Kenzie
Dorothy Hentka Kenzie, 87, died Dec. 15, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 5, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Glowacki Hentka. She was the wife of the late Chester Kenzie. Also preceding in death are brothers, Bernard and Chester Wisniewski. Mrs. Kenzie was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lorence W. Tobin
Lorence W. Tobin, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 14, 2013, of bone cancer. Mr. Tobin served in the U.S. Army and worked as a contractor. In retirement, his joy was with the children, driving a school bus. He also was a missionary in Jamaica. He is survived by daughter, Leigh Ann Tobin; and his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Louise ‘Betty’ Webb
Louise “Betty” Webb died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. She was known for her meticulous ability to keep perfect books, her unrivaled chicken and dumplings, her expertise in all things related to camping, and for being able to produce any tool you needed from her handbag. Survivors include her brother, Al, and his wife, Dee; her […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Chris Luke
Chris Luke submitted this photo he took in October, in Walden Lake. He titled it, appropriately, “Flash-Bang.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 12.12.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Daybreak Rotary In a partnership with the Noon Rotary Club and the City of Plant City, members from the Daybreak Rotary Club delivered hundreds of dictionaries to students at three elementary schools this week. In total, 1,110 […]
Continue ReadingDie-hard fans wait all night for tickets
The sun had just set. But a soft glow from the box office at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds illuminated the first five parties in line for show tickets, Dec. 4. It’s the first year the festival has left the lights on for their No. 1 fans. The eager bunch would have to wait out […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Calvin M. Barron
Calvin M. Barron, 87 of Plant City, died Dec. 1, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Mae LaVerne Yancey Barron; children, Keith (Dwin) Barron, Sydney Barron, Stephanie (Dalton) Leighton and Sharon (Jimmy) Lanier; grandchildren, Delisa Hooper, Esther Cole, Melody Blanton, Heather Dunn, Marsha McCombs and John Lanier; great grandchildren, Chelsea Fordham, Leighton and Elizabeth Hooper, Drew, […]
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